Get back into shape! Classes begins during the week of TUES JAN 7th Adult Open classes, Children/Teen Intensive training programs (ITP) & Children recreational classes. Check under each class and program for your new scheduled times.
Please note some classes will have different start dates. Please double check under each program and discipline for start dates.
Ballet technique, stretch and strength, posture placement, dance vocabulary and musicality.
Creative instruction that explores and refines the classical movements with sensitivity to each students particular physical requirements. The classes will focuses on proper and safe body alignment and posture stabilizers. The classical technique is progressive that will give the student a strong technical base of ballet vocabulary plus increase your range of motion and overall flexibility. Each class will unite the technical aspects of ballet technique with lyrical qualities and beauty of ballet movement.
Programs are held at The Scotiabank Dance Centre studios at the Yaletown downtown location.
All students (ages 6 – 25 years) that are interested in auditioning for the full-time 2013/2014 season will be observed through the summer programming. Please notify us of your interests for the (ITP) Intensive Training Program.
This encouraging and challenging progressive ballet class will introduce the true training of the preliminary basics of ballet technique. It will not only develop the eager student‘s athleticism but also their appreciation for the art of classical ballet. Emphasis of safe correct body alignment, development of physical strength and flexibility will be progressed throughout the session. The student will learn classical ballet terminology and technique through strengthening exercises, ballet barre work, safe stretching, centre floor movement and combinations with arm movements (port de bras) and jumps (allegro work).
This encouraging and challenging progressive ballet class will introduce the true training of the preliminary basics of ballet technique. It will not only develop the eager student‘s athleticism but also their appreciation for the art of classical ballet. Emphasis of safe correct body alignment, development of physical strength and flexibility will be progressed throughout the session. The student will learn classical ballet terminology and technique through strengthening exercises, ballet barre work, safe stretching, centre floor movement and combinations with arm movements (port de bras)and jumps (allegro work).
All students that are interested in auditioning for the full-time 2013/2014 season will be observed through the summer programming. Please state notify us if you wish to be considered for the (ITP) Intensive Training Program.
Fundamentals and basic technique is always reviewed and stressed in this program with continual development of dance movement vocabulary and longer combinations at the barre and center practice. Travelling and linking steps together along with pirouettes from a travelling preparation will be taught along with progressive allegro work carry the student into simple grand allegro ballet movements. Review and drilling of allegro will be the strongly focused to move the student forward to the next level where you can combine the allegro work together and start to feel more confident. Understanding the use of major and micro muscles will be emphasized to maximize your bodies potential. Musicality will also be an important focus for this level to understand the how to use the music to help you dance classical ballet with lyrical qualities and ease of movement to advance your studies.
This encouraging and challenging progressive ballet class will introduce the true training of the preliminary basics of ballet technique. It will not only develop the eager student‘s athleticism but also their appreciation for the art of classical ballet. Emphasis of safe correct body alignment, development of physical strength and flexibility will be progressed throughout the session. The student will learn classical ballet terminology and technique through strengthening exercises, ballet barre work, safe stretching, centre floor movement and combinations with arm movements (port de bras)and jumps (allegro work).
Beginner level for students that are physically ready to dance on pointe. The student usually start off on demi-pointe with the instructor before they are allowed to dance on pointe. The dancer must be able to execute all levels of demi-pointe of their regular dance technique classes before they are ready to do pointe work for the very first time. The dancer must be able to hold their turn out properly with good body alignment and placement with a strong classical movement vocabulary. Proper pointe alignment, strength and movement with two feet to two feet footwork will be the focus at this level. (Please note all students must be fully warmed up before taking this class. Previous ballet technique class scheduled is highly advisable.)
Wednesday 8:00 – 8:30pm (July 3, 10, 17, 24)
Saturdays 12:00 – 1:00pm (July 6, 13, 20)
Ballet – Pointe 2 / Demi-pointe
A progression from beginner pointe where the student will be focusing on two feet to one foot exercises such as pas de bourre pique, retire and pose along with turns. Students will have the opportunity to build their strength and link their steps together into center practice without the use of the barre. (Please note all students must be fully warmed up before taking this class. Previous ballet technique class scheduled is highly advisable.)
Showcasing children, teens and adults from our recreational, intensive training and pre-professional divisions
Come join us for an entertaining afternoon of Ballet, Contemporary Jazz & Spanish Classico dancing!
Sunday June 9th @ 2pm
Students from our recreational, intensive training and pre-professional programs will be performing dance pieces that they have being working on in the studios since September.
It is an opportunity for every student to shine!
Bring your family and friends! Come support our dancers! Applause will be necessary!
Classical Ballet dance and creative dance on the Tuesday & Friday April 23, May 3 & 14.
Along with Ms. Debbie Lee, in the 1980’s Erica Trivett was trained at the Goh Ballet Academy. She was a finalist at the 1991 Prix de Lausanne, was awarded by Critics Choice Tanz International, most promising young dancer in Switzerland (1999) and best female performer (2002) in the role of Martha in Who is Afraid of Virginia Woolfe in Denmark. Erica danced as a soloist with Oregon Ballet Theatre, the Grand Théâtre de Genève and Gulbenkian Balllet (Portugal). She began free-lancing in 2000 in Swtizerland, France, Greece, Denmark and eventually based herself in Brussels for 7 years. She continued to travel and free-lance in and outside of Belgium and studied to become a Feldenkrais Practitioner in Paris, France.
Erica has been teaching workshops in the Feldenkrais Method as well as Ballet and Contemporary classes for schools and companies internationally. She began creating her own work in 2003 and choreographed the Astor Piazzolla opera Maria de Buenos Aires in Copenhagen with the Royal Danish Opera (2005) and also Hansel and Gretel in the Semperoper of Dresden (2006). She has recently returned to Canada to continue her interests in dance and movement. She is currently a 2nd year student of Osteopathy in Vancouver and teaches dance for numerous groups in the Vancouver community.
We like to extend our warm welcome to Erica Trivett. We all are so thankful she is able to find time out of her busy schedule and come guest teach a class or two!
SAVE ON THE EARLY-BIRD RATE & RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
School Director, Kee-Juan Han from The Washington School of Ballet will be coming to Vancouver on Sat & Sun January 19 & 20, 2013 while he is on tour for their summer school auditions. Workshops in January will be offered for the Juniors, Seniors & Adult in ballet technique, variations and mens work. Debbie Lee Dance Company will be helping curate this event. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
2:00 – 4:00pm Senior students (13 – 22 years) AUDITION
Fees:
Masterclass & Variations $55.00 (early bird rate – before Dec 8th) $75.00 (After Dec 8th)
Masterclass only $30.00 (early bird rate – before Dec 8th) $45.00 (after Dec 8th)
Sr. Audition only $30.00
**Masterclasses – cash, money order or personal cheques are accepted. Please make the fees written & payable to Debbie Lee.
**Audition only – Payable to Washington Ballet School. Cash only at time of audition or you may also forward your fees to Debbie Lee prior to December 8, 2012.
Registration
All participants that wish to take the masterclass, variation and men’s work must fill out a on-line registration form with Debbie Lee Dance Company. click here for form
All participants that wish to participate in the senior summer school audition must also fill out the Washington School of Ballet registration form. Please visit their website for more information. The Washington School of Ballet . click here for form
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled class time for check in and last minute registrations.
All registrations are first come first serve. To avoid disappointment and save on the early bird rate plus ensure your spot today please contact Debbie Lee Dance Company and school to send in or drop off your registration fees BEFORE December 8, 2012 for the masterclasses. After this date all registrations will be considered as last minute registration and will be done on the day of masterclasses and/or audition if space permits.
